Vet Pay ChartVA health care priority
Ratings of 10% or 20% may place a veteran in priority group 3; 30% or 40% in group 2; 50% or more in group 1. Eligibility and other priority rules still apply.
Official eligibility rulesWhat 10% VA disability gets you
For a veteran alone, the 2026 monthly rate is $180.42. Other benefits have their own qualifications.
Your monthly benefit
$180.42
10% rating, veteran alone
$2,165.04 per yearEffective December 1, 2025
Published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Checked September 30, 2026.
Federal benefits and qualifications
Commissary and exchange privileges
Veterans with a service-connected disability may qualify for commissary, exchange and certain MWR access. Access identification and installation rules apply; this is not restricted to a 100% rating.
Official eligibility rulesHow this amount is built
| Published rate or addition | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran rate (dependent additions do not apply) | $180.42 |
| Total monthly compensation | $180.42 |
At 10% and 20%, the VA rate stays the same with or without dependents.
A few useful answers
How much is 10% VA disability with these dependents?
The 2026 monthly payment is $180.42, or $2,165.04 for 12 months at this rate.
Does the amount change with a spouse or children?
No. Dependent increases start at a combined rating of 30%.
When is the next VA disability payment?
The next scheduled payment is October 1, 2026, for September 2026 benefits. Bank posting times can differ. See the full calendar.
Is this monthly compensation taxable?
VA disability compensation is generally excluded from federal taxable income. See the IRS veteran guidance.
Can I add my individual ratings together?
VA combines conditions against remaining efficiency and rounds the final combined rating to a multiple of 10. Use the combined rating calculator.
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Sources for this page
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.